Princess Elizabeth of Belgium is every awkward kid going back to school in these daggy photos

Going away to boarding school is enough to make anyone nervous, even a future queen.

Princess Elizabeth of Belgium was reportedly experiencing some pre-orientation jitters as she farewelled her family in Brussels before heading off to UWC Atlantic College in Wales yesterday.

With her suitcase packed, the 16-year-old heir to the throne was subjected to a typical back-to-school photoshoot, which included being accosted with kisses by her younger brothers and sister.

The cute pics were shared by The Belgian Royal Palace on Twitter, and will probably haunt poor Elizabeth for the rest of her life.

Also known as the Duchess of Brabant, the royal teenager is the eldest daughter of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. The kissing bandits in the photo with her are siblings Prince Gabriel, 15, Prince Emmanuel, 12, and Princess Eléonore, 10.

The family’s dog, a West Highland White Terrier, stood loyally by the Princess' feet before she departed for new academic home.

The prestigious UWC Atlantic College is attended by approximately 350 students from more than 90 countries, and has tight ties with the world's royals.

Queen Elizabeth of England currently serves as president of the college alongside Queen Noor of Jordan, while King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Princess Raiyah bint Al Hussein of Jordan are listed as alumni.

The multi-lingual Duchess previously attended a Dutch-speaking school in Brussels, and is also fluent in French, English and German.

She reportedly plays the piano, and is an avid lover of sports such as tennis, skiing, hiking and scuba diving.

When she's not indulging in her love of cooking, Elizabeth volunteers with children with learning difficulties, the elderly, the homeless and people with handicaps.